Russia marks 80 years since World War II victory over Nazi Germany
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the leaders of China and Brazil to commemorate the anniversary.
A controversial abortion law comes before the Supreme Court this week
NPR's Noel King talks to Nancy Northup of the Center for Reproductive Rights about the Supreme Court hearing arguments in a Mississippi abortion law case that could threaten to overturn Roe v. Wade.
On news of the omicron variant, countries block flights from African countries
NPR's Noel King talks to Dr. Margaret Harris of the World Health Organization about the omicron variant, why the WHO labeled it a variant of concern and if travel bans are successful.
The omicron variant is the latest proof that the pandemic isn't over
There are cases of this new coronavirus variant reported in several countries. How much protection can fully vaccinated people expect to have?
News brief: Omicron variant, Maxwell trial, renowned fashion designer dies
A new coronavirus variant creates uncertainty around the world. Opening statements begin Monday in Ghislaine Maxwell's trial. Fashion designer Virgil Abloh has died at age 41.
The trial of Jussie Smollett, who's accused of lying to police, is about to begin
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of former Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who is accused of lying to Chicago police about being the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack.
Virgil Abloh, fashion designer, dies at 41 after a private battle with cancer
Designer Virgil Abloh died Sunday at age 41 after fighting a rare form of cancer. The founder of the label Off-White and the artistic director for Louis Vuitton menswear was known as a visionary.
New Zealand politician gives birth after riding her bike to the hospital
Julie Anne Genter was already in labor when she started out from home at 2 a.m. Sunday. In addition to a healthy baby, she has an illustrative story for one of her policy focus areas: transportation.
Survivor of clergy sex abuse, Phil Saviano, dies at 69
A man who helped to expose the Catholic Church's cover-up of clergy sex abuse has died. Phil Saviano was a childhood survivor of abuse and decades later went public with his story.
Hondurans appear to have elected the country's first female president
Hondurans went to the polls Sunday to elect a new president. The leftist opposition candidate claimed victory but complete results may not be known for days.
Study finds climate change is causing some albatrosses to divorce
Researchers suggest typically loyal albatross could be divorcing more because of climate change. The scientific term for when an albatross couple calls it quits is called divorce.
Priceless Roman mosaic was found in a New York City apartment
The mosaic once decorated a Roman emperor's ship. It disappeared from an Italian museum during World War 2, and was eventually spotted in an apartment where it was serving as a coffee table.